This ‘NBA All-Star Edition’ prototype jersey was issued for Jaren Jackson Jr. for the 2025 All-Star Game on February 16, 2025. Jackson Jr. was selecte🌜d as an All-Star and participated in the game as a m🐈ember of Kenny’s Young Stars. This jersey was made by the NBA as a prototype before the All-Star roster was decided.

Jaren Jackson Jr. was drafted with the 4th pick in the 1st round of the 2018 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. Having completed his 7th season, Jackson Jr. has become the anchor of the Grizzlies' defense and is considered among the elite d🐠efenders in the NBA🌠. 

His work on the defensive end of the court led to him being named Defensive Player of the Year in 2023. Jackson leওd the league in blocks in 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons on his way to being named to All NBA Defensive 1st Team in each of those seasons.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is part of a formidable trio alongside Ja Morant a♑nd emerging big man Zach Edey as the Grizzlies look to keep making noise in the Western Conference.

At the time of cataloging, Jackson Jr. has career averages of 18.5 points per game, 5.5 rebounds per game, and 1𒐪.5 assists per game. Jackson is also a 2-time NBA All-Star.